The most important factor that will determine how far the Miami Heat (53-25) will go in the playoffs this year is health.
With the manner in which Miami's roster is constructed, the front office doesn't have the necessary funds to put talent around the big three. When Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh and LeBron James are all healthy and playing well Miami can put any team in the NBA through the meat grinder. However, when one of these players are forced to miss time due to injury the Heat become a completely different team.
Wade has missed the last nine games due to a hamstring issue. Due to an an offseason knee procedure, Wade's minutes have been monitored all season. He's missed a total of 28 games this season. Greg Oden and Chris Andersen are also banged up. Miami is undersized even when these two are healthy. Their ability to stay on the court will be crucial down the stretch.
The Indiana Pacers (54-25) recent struggles have been well publicized. Miami hasn't been that good over the same time span. This Miami team reminds me of the 1993 Chicago Bulls in multiple ways. That team only won 57 games, compared to 67 in 1992. The Heat are 10-11 in their last 21 games. LeBron's legacy will be affected by how Miami finishes this year. Ray Allen saved the day last year after LeBron threw up a brick in the waning moments of game 6.
This year its all on you LeBron, show us what you got!
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